The incident took place on Friday night (27 May).
Officers were called to the Greenhill Road Junction of Copped Hall Drive at 10.50pm, following reports that a young man had been stabbed. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident but has since been released with no further action. A second suspect, also a 17-year-old boy, was arrested last night and remains in custody.
Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Simon Dunn from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: “This was a tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of a young man’s life. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends for their loss. The victim’s family are being provided with the support and immediate care they need at this difficult time.
“We would like to reassure you that we are working tirelessly to establish the circumstances of this senseless and violent attack, and to ensure that whoever is responsible is brought to justice as soon as possible.
“There is still a heavy police presence in the area and a cordon remains at the scene to allow crime scene investigators to gather evidence and the road is still closed. We would like to thank local residents for their patience and support while we carry out our investigation.”
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